Cristiano Ronaldo Announces 2024 Euros Will Be His Last

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the 2024 European Championship will mark the end of his Euro journey. This decision comes two decades after he first appeared in the prestigious tournament.

In a memorable round of 16 match against Slovenia, the 39-year-old star experienced a mix of emotions. Ronaldo was seen in tears after missing a crucial extra-time penalty but later redeemed himself by scoring in the shootout that led Portugal to victory.

Speaking to Portuguese public broadcaster RTP, Ronaldo expressed his feelings about retiring from Euros, clarifying that it does not signify his departure from the world of football. He emphasized his satisfaction by stating, “What else is there for me to do or win? It’s not going to come down to one point more or one point less.”

Ronaldo has had an illustrious Euro career, participating in a record six editions spanning from 2004 to 2024. With 14 goals, he holds the title of the all-time top scorer in the history of the tournament. His crowning moment came in 2016 when he helped Portugal secure their first and only European Championship title. That same year, he also claimed the Ballon d’Or with a record-breaking margin of 429 points.

As the current player for Al Nassr, Ronaldo faces the challenge of scoring in Germany as Portugal prepares to battle against favorites France in the quarter-finals at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion. The encounter between these two football powerhouses will be their fourth meeting at the Euros, with France holding a slight advantage having secured two victories (1984, 2000) compared to Portugal’s one (2016).